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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat with Poet Kay E. Bancroft
DESCRIPTION:Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Kay E. Bancroft to discuss their debut collection\, Bloodroom. Kay is in conversation with Emily Holland\, poet and editor of Poet Lore\, America’s oldest poetry journal. \nRSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern. \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or online from the publisher »
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-with-poet-kay-e-bancroft/
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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SUMMARY:How to Write a Stand-Up Comedy Act
DESCRIPTION:How do comedians come up with ideas? It all starts with finding the funny in your life and turning it into material. \nLearn how to recognize a premise\, extract the humor\, and hone it into a stand-up act or funny story. Join an engaging\, workshop class led by a professional writer and comedian who will guide you through the craft of comedy\, from idea generation to polished performance. We’ll study comedians and styles and work on your unique voice in a fun and supportive class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/how-to-write-a-stand-up-comedy-act/2026-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623
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SUMMARY:Reading & Writing Contemporary Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Write new poems based on exciting new poetic voices! \nIn this generative poetry course\, we will immerse ourselves in the landscape of contemporary poetry and craft our own poems. Each week\, we will read works published in contemporary literary journals from a diverse range of writers including Patrycja Humienik\, KB Brookins\, Kenzie Allen\, Hanif Abdurraqib\, and many others. We will also engage with their work via interviews/craft essays. We will then use techniques and inspiration from them to kickstart our writing process. With writing exercises and prompts\, students can expect to write at least one poem a week. There will be opportunities to receive written feedback on your work from your peers\, plus feedback from the instructor across the duration of the class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/reading-writing-contemporary-poetry/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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SUMMARY:How to Write a Stand-Up Comedy Act
DESCRIPTION:How do comedians come up with ideas? It all starts with finding the funny in your life and turning it into material. \nLearn how to recognize a premise\, extract the humor\, and hone it into a stand-up act or funny story. Join an engaging\, workshop class led by a professional writer and comedian who will guide you through the craft of comedy\, from idea generation to polished performance. We’ll study comedians and styles and work on your unique voice in a fun and supportive class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/how-to-write-a-stand-up-comedy-act/2026-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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SUMMARY:Smart Marketing Writers
DESCRIPTION:You’ve done great work–learn how to tell the world about it! \nThese days\, writers increasingly are expected to be their own best publicists\, which can be a challenge for those of us introverts who enjoy playing with words in solitude. In this session\, you’ll learn how to grow your author platform and publicize your book in smart\, efficient\, and cost-effective ways that go beyond social media posts and help you stay true to your authentic self. By the end of the class\, you’ll feel energized and excited rather than daunted by the prospect of letting the world know who you are and what you create.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/smart-marketing-writers/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
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SUMMARY:Reading & Writing Contemporary Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Write new poems based on exciting new poetic voices! \nIn this generative poetry course\, we will immerse ourselves in the landscape of contemporary poetry and craft our own poems. Each week\, we will read works published in contemporary literary journals from a diverse range of writers including Patrycja Humienik\, KB Brookins\, Kenzie Allen\, Hanif Abdurraqib\, and many others. We will also engage with their work via interviews/craft essays. We will then use techniques and inspiration from them to kickstart our writing process. With writing exercises and prompts\, students can expect to write at least one poem a week. There will be opportunities to receive written feedback on your work from your peers\, plus feedback from the instructor across the duration of the class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/reading-writing-contemporary-poetry/2026-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat with Paige Lewis
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by novelist and poet Paige Lewis for a discussion of their debut novel\, Canon. Paige is in conversation with Zach Powers\, novelist and Executive & Artistic Director at The Writer’s Center. \nRSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or online from Bookshop.org »
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-with-paige-lewis/
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Book Launch with Claire Fuller.
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual book launch! We’re joined by writer Claire Fuller to discuss her latest publication\, Hunger and Thirst. Claire is in conversation with writer Melissa Faliveno. \nRSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or online »
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-book-launch-with-claire-fuller/
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat with Memoirist Sara Kehaulani Goo
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of writing! We’re joined by author Sara Kehaulani Goo for a discussion of her new memoir\, Kuleana. Sara is in conversation with Amy Freeman\, author and Development Director at The Writer’s Center. \nRSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or online from Bookshop.org »
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-with-memoirist-sara-kehaulani-goo/
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat w/ Novelists Lacey N. Dunham & Laura Venita Green
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Halloween\, the Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of writing gothic and horror-adjacent fiction! Gothic fiction frequently blends realism with the otherworldly through the presence of doppelgangers\, ghosts\, the uncanny\, and atmospheric prose that elicits dread and unease. We’re joined by authors Lacey N. Dunham and Laura Venita Green for a discussion of their genre-blending debut novels. \nRSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern. \nWe encourage you to order the books from your local\, independent bookseller or online from Bookshop.org. \n\nThe Belles by Lacey N. Dunham\nSister Creatures by Laura Venita Green
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-w-novelists-lacey-n-dunham-laura-venita-green/
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat on Writing Horror w/ Tracy Cross in Conversation w/ Teri Ellen Cross Davis
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of horror! We’re joined by Tracy Cross to discuss her new novel\, A Gathering of Weapons. Tracy is in conversation with her sister\, poet Teri Ellen Cross Davis. \nRSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern. We encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or online from the publisher »
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-on-writing-horror-w-tracy-cross-in-conversation-w-teri-ellen-cross-davis/
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T180000
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SUMMARY:Writer Maddie Ballard Book Launch in Conversation w/ Betsy Greer
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual book launch! We’re joined by writer Maddie Ballard to discuss her debut memoir\, Patchwork: A Sewist’s Diary. Maddie is in conversation with Betsy Greer. \nRSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or online »
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/writer-maddie-ballard-book-launch-in-conversation-w-betsy-greer/
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat with Poet Mary Ardery
DESCRIPTION:Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Mary Ardery to discuss her debut collection\, Level Watch. Mary is in conversation with Emily Holland\, poet and editor of Poet Lore\, America’s oldest poetry journal. \nRSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-with-poet-mary-ardery/
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T210000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic @ The Writer's Center
DESCRIPTION:Prose\, poetry\, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. \n\nSign-up starts at 6:45pm\, and readings begin promptly at 7pm.\nLimited to 20 readers\, so arrive early if you plan to read.\n\nSponsored by Poet Lore\, America’s oldest poetry magazine. \nFREE and open to the public. Please note that we no longer offer advance sign-up.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/open-mic-writers-center-duplicate/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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DTSTAMP:20260627T112538
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SUMMARY:Open Mic @ The Writer's Center
DESCRIPTION:Prose\, poetry\, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. \n\nSign-up starts at 6:45pm\, and readings begin promptly at 7pm.\nLimited to 20 readers\, so arrive early if you plan to read.\n\nSponsored by Poet Lore\, America’s oldest poetry magazine. \nFREE and open to the public. Please note that we no longer offer advance sign-up.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/open-mic-writers-center/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T170000
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SUMMARY:DIY Novel Revision
DESCRIPTION:Edit your novel without an editor. Do you have a finished draft of a novel but don’t know what to do next? This workshop will take you through the revision and editing process step-by-step. From large-picture issues like plot and structure\, characterization\, etc… to line editing\, we will look at what it takes to revise your own novel without the assistance of a professional editor. \nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/diy-novel-revision/
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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